An Act expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to include hemp in the list of crops protected by agriculture preservation restrictions. By adding hemp to the existing list that currently includes tobacco, the legislation ensures that farmland designated for growing hemp cannot be developed for non-agricultural purposes. The change directly affects landowners and farmers who cultivate hemp, as well as local zoning boards that enforce these preservation rules. This update aligns the state's agricultural protections with the legal definition of hemp found in state statute.